Monday, October 31, 2011

Rachel N.: Marzia! I saw your photos of you in the blue dress, you looked so beautiful!Marzia: Ah, thank you, I went to a gala on Friday.Rachel N.: And your husband is so cute!Marzia: I KNOW! It's too bad he doesn't look good in photos! Ahahahah!

Sunday, October 23, 2011

me: How was Houlihan's? (groomsmen went out after the wedding)Rob: Long story short, we ended up at an "alternative lifestyle" party.me: No, no. I think I require the long story.Rob: I'll save that for later. I was, however, looking at a black man dressed in drag for half the night.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Stephanie: I told Mariam that I bought tanner to cover my strap lineStephanie: and she said, "STEPHANIE TANNER!"Stephanie: hahahahahah win. so win.Stephanie: and I told her, "GET OUT"Stephanie: and she said, "CUT IT OUT"

The weather was exceptionally pretty that day so Justin and I went gallivanting in Old Town Alexandria. We stopped by Book Bank where I convinced him to purchase a three volume set about the history of the Dutch Republic (total evil laugh) so I can scan the amazing 1916 typography and illustrations. Eric met up with us and we continued along King Street, eventually having lunch at Pizzeria Paradiso and spending an hour in a paper store (so many cute letterpress cards!). Justin and I tried to find Mount Vernon in the dark (also known as "what's the point?") and went to Georgetown for more books, trying to find Domo things for Newdorf's birthday, and light painting in the slightly creepy park. I came home to a surprise pre-birthday red velvet cake from my sister and her friends. It was a most enjoyable day.

Saturday, October 15, 2011

[on connecting friends through my blogs]Meekus: Yeah but you don't post about me as much as possible.Meekus: waitMeekus: whatme: as much as possible, what?Meekus: Sorry, I'm watching Breaking Bad and I just mirrored what they said. You don't blog about me that much.me: I might now since you just parroted Breaking Bad.

me: Why are they arguing?Sohe: It's so freaking annoying. He had some pent up issues with her, and was drunk, and blah blah. He smacked a pizza out of her hand and she's mad. It's all really stupid.me: Yeah...though he brought food into the mix. I don't know, man. You knock food out of my hand - we gon' throw down.

Meekus: Hhhhhhhhhhhaappy beerrrfffffffday :Dme: Thaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnkkkkkk youuuuuuuuuuMeekus: Pretty soon you'll be over the hill and I can buy you a corny shirt :Dme: I will wear it with pride in the comfort of my own home.Meekus: lol <3

Libby: My friend Chris just gchatted me asking if you could cook for him full time. I asked if he was on your blog and he said yes. "Actually have it open in two windows so I can continue listening to Bright Lights."me: Oh snap, he took it to a higher level.Libby: He's a fan.

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Beignet night with two of the three Semenov Sisters (A. Lydia, we missed you. B. That is totally your indie band name. You're welcome.) and the Hammill Brothers. Travis made the beignets, I made the chocolate/coffee sauce, and Carson and Rachel supervised. Ahna picked all the trashy movies. We watched RoboGeisha. Yes, that is a real movie. Don't believe me? Watch these:

On a lighter note (or not, considering all the butter and sugar), here is the recipe for the chocolate/coffee sauce. It was amazing and this is coming from someone who only truly craves chocolate during the hormonal rampage of ladytimes. What? Oh calm down, I just showed you acidic breast milk fighting. The time for tact has passed. Ladies, you know.

- Heat cream, sugar, butter, and coffee on medium-low heat until butter and sugar have melted completely.
- Add chocolate and remove from heat. Wait a minute or two until chocolate has melted. Whisk until smooth.
- Drizzle over everything. Run of out of beignets? Use your fingers. Shoot, I did. No shame.

Devendra Banhart, you look as if:
1. You should be commandeering The Black Pearl from Captain Jack Sparrow.
2. You are about to go on your own Magical Mystery Tour.
3. Athos, Aramis, and Porthos are waiting for you at the castle.